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No.- 749,715. PAT'ENTED JAN. 19, 1904.- s. W. BENSON.

METAL WINDOW SCREEN.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 19, 1903.

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METAL WINDOW SCREEN.

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Patented January 19, 1904.

METAL WINDOW-SCREEN.

sPEoIFIcATIoN Application filed March 19, 1.903.

forming part a Letters patent No. 749,715, dated January 19, 1904.

Sharialllp. 148,581. (No model.)

T ll h i may 007L067: Fig. is a perspective view of the modified Be it known that I, SIMON WREATON BEN- form of fastening means shown in Figs. 7 and son, a citizen of the United States, residing in 9 detached.

the city and county of Denver and State of In this invention is comprised four primary 5 Colorado, have invented anew and useful. rail members, four corresponding opposing 5 5 Metal Window-Screen, of whi'chthe followrail members, the screen material held thereing is a specification. a i i by, the holding-bolts, and the guides or clips This invention relates 1 to window-screen by which the frame is supported in place relframes and similar structures, particularly to ative to the window frameor casing, the rail IO devices of this class constructed entirely of members connected at their ends by the hold- 60 metal, and has for its object to produce a ing-bolts or other suitable means passing structure simple in form and arrangement of through elongated apertures to provide for the parts,which may be adjusted to fit different requisite adjustment of the railmembers. he sizes of window openings and likewise adrail members will be of sheet metal bent into I 5 justed to fit irregularly formed casings or theproper shape and preferably of galvanized 6 5 frames, to adapt the screen frame to the steel or other metal'and preferably coated with changes in the interior outlines ofwindow or non-corrosive material or compounds. The updoorway openings caused by theunequal setper, lower, andside primary railmembers are tling of buildings or from other causes. designated, respectively, at 10, 11, 12, and 13,

Another object of the invention is to prooverlapping at their ends,as shown,and united, 7o duce a screen-frame which may be located and i as by bolts or rivets 14, the apertures for the operated within comparatively narrow limbolts being elongated, as shown, to provide for its-such, for instance, as within the space be increasing or decreasing the size of the frame. tween'the outside blinds and the sash-and The outer edges of all the primary frame without interfering with or affecting the opmembers are foldedtransversely from end to 7 5 eration of either. end, the inner edges being folded through the Other objects of the invention will appear greater portion of their length toform'interin the annexed description and be specified in mediately-disposed flanges adapted to be enthe claims following. 1 1 gagedby the screen material,'(indicated at 15,)

3 In the drawings illustrating the invention, and the outer folded portions adapted to en- 80 in which corresponding parts are denoted by gage the guides 16, attached to the blind-stop like characters, Figure 1 is an elevation of the 17 of the window-frame, the flanges at the upper and lower portions of the screen frame ends of the inner edges being removed. The viewed from the interior. Fig. 2 is an eleopposing rail members are indicated, respecvation of the lower portion viewedfrom the tively, at 18, 19, 20,and 21, overlapped at their 5 exterior. Fig. 3is an enlarged cross-sectional ends and united to the primary rail members detail of the screen-frame on the line 33 of by the same holding-bolts 14 that hold the Fig. 1. Fig. 4 representsportions of the dis latter. The edges of the opposing rail memconnected ends of the various rail members bersare folded transversely thereof reversely 4 forming the frame structure. Fig. 5 is an ento the folded edges of the primary rail mem- 9 larged cross-sectional detail of the upper members to form flanges and engage the latter be ber of the frame, taken on the line 5 5 of Fig. tween the folded edges thereof, as shown in 1 and showing the device applied. Fig. 6 is Fig. 3, with the screen materialheld between aview of the upper portionfrom the outside; their adjacent flanges, as shown. By this arand Fig. 7 isaview of the lower portion from rangement the screen material is bent over the inside, illustrating the construction and the inner flanges of the primary rail members, mode of attachment when employed upon and thereby very firmly clamped and held] in windows not having outside blinds. Fig. 8 is place when the holding-bolts are operated, the a plan view of the parts shown in Fig. 6: Fig. relatively thin material of the sheet 1 metal 5 9 is a side view of the parts shown in Fig. 7 pressing the screen material very firmly I against the flat surface of the primary rail members and .coacting with the turned edges of the latter to firmly hold it upon the frame. By this simple arrangement a very strong simple supporting-frame is produced, which thus not only firmly supports the screen material, but which may be adjusted to adapt the screen-frame to various sizes and forms of window -openings. Another advantage gained by this construction is that the screenframe may be adjusted to fit irregular-shaped openings, so that in event of the windowopening being out of true upon one or more sides the screen-frame may be distorted by loosening the holding-bolts, and the rails independently adjusted at their connected ends to suit the irregular conditions above noted. To more readily accomplish this latter result, the ends of the rail members will preferably be rounded, as shown, so that the joints may be adjusted angularly at the corners Without cramping the parts.

The opposing rail members 18 19 2O 21 may be of less width than the primary rail members 10 11 12 13 with which they are engaged or of the same width, as may be preferred, and for the purpose of illustration they are shown at the left of the same width, and at the left the member 20 is shown the full Width as the member 12, and at the upper part and at the right the parts 18 and 21 are of a less width; but it is to be understood the parts may be constructed of any desired relative width.

The lower primary rail member 11 will preferably be wider than the other parts and formed with a central aperture 22 to provide a recess for the holding-catches of the blinds when the screen-frame is employed upon Windows having outside blinds, and this aperture will be covered by a shield 24 to prevent the entrance of flies or other insects, the shield being held in place by its upper edge extending between the rail members 19 and 11 and with its lower edge held by the folded lower edge 25 of the member 11, as shown in Fig. 1.

Intermediate bolts 26 may be inserted at such intervals as the size of the screen-frame may require to properly support it and secure the requisite clamping-supportto the screen material. In practice these bolts are placed about ten inches apart; but this distance may be varied, as required.

If required, the outer edges of the side rail members 10 13 may be bent to a greater or lesser extent to provide the necessary lateral adjustment instead of depending wholly upon the elongated apertures of the bolts.

When a sliding screen-frame is required, the guides 16 will be employed upon the blindstops or other parts of the window-frame, and when a stationary screen-frame is required holding means, such as shown in Figs. 6, 7, and 8, will be employed.

The holding means above referred to consists in loops 27, preferably of wire, engaging the upper bolts 14 and extending above the screen-frame and secured in any suitable manner, such as by a hook 28, extending from the blind-stops. By this arrangement it will be obvious that the screen-frame may swing outward at the lower end without displacing it.

The lower edge of the frame is secured by spring-clips 29, attached, as by the lower holding-bolts 14, and extending inwardly and adapted to movably engage a stop-pin 31, extending from the sill 32 of the window. The clips 29 will be formed with suflicient resiliency to engage the pin with a sufiicient grip to prevent accidental displacement, but will yield to pressure when the screen-frame is to be detached. By this simple arrangement the screen-frame may be supported detachably in position and easily and quickly removed when desired. The clips and loops may be of any desired size to suit different-sized windows or the different constructions of casings and frames. The clips and loops will generally be employed only upon Windows not having outside blinds, but may be employed upon all classes of windows to which they are adapted.

Suitable lifting-handles or pulls may be attached to the'screen-frame; but as the construction and operation of these devices are so well known they are not illustrated.

The upper edge of the upper primary rail member will be extended laterally, as shown at 30, and adapted to engage the outer surface of'the lower cross-bar of the upper sash to form an efficient fly-stop at this point.

. By this arrangement a relatively thin screenframe is produced which may be located in the narrow space between the outside blinds and the sash without interfering with or affecting either, the supports for the screenframe being attached, as before noted, upon the inner edges of the blind-stops; but while this location is the preferable one it will be understood that I do not wish to be limited thereto or to any other specific location, as the screen-frame may be attached to any desired part of the window frame or casing or in any other opening in the building.

The structure herein described may be employed as a screen-door frame equally as well as for a window-screen frame, and when thus employed suitable diagonal braces will be required to prevent sagging; but this would not be a departure from the principle of the invention, as it would not affect or influence the other portions of the frame.

The outer ends of the rail members 18 19 may be turned transversely to the body of the rail to provide stops to engage the adjacent portions of the supporting structure and prevent undue lateral movement when the device is employed in some localities.

The improved screen-frame may be applied IIO to doors formed of frames of wood or other material under some circumstances, if re-.,

quired.

The screen-frames may be constructed as cheaply as ordinary Wooden frames, and will bevery much stronger and more durable and. will be practicallyindestructible, as thescreen material, which is the only part which will deteriorate, may be very easily and cheaply renewed without destroying the frame...

This form of screen-frame will be found very desirable 'bypersonswho are moving from place to place, as the :screen-frames can be very readily removed and readjusted in the new location. Another advantagegained by this arrangement of the frameis that the parts, 1

may be readily nested V or. f

for shipment and" iassembledq only; ;when re-.

quired for use, and because of the-extrieme simplicity of the construction the assembling and mounting may be done by personsjofordinary skill and will not require the services of skilled workmen. Th s is a great advantage, as the screen-frames may thus be manufactured and sold in large quantities and sold.

as any other merchandise. This adds materially to the value and usefulness of the device, as it can be manufactured almost entirely by machines and in large wholesale lots and handled through the jobbing trade.

The folding of the frame members greatly increases their strength and enables them to successfully resist the strains to which they will be subjected.

When employed upon windows not having outside blinds, the screen-frames will be secured against the outer surfaces of the outside stops 17, as shown in Figs. 6, 7, and 8, and

when thus employed it will be understood the aperture 22 and its cover 24, will not be required.

The cover member 24, it will be noted, is easily removable from the frame when required by loosening the adjacent holdingbolt 26. j i

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is knocked dowel.

1. A screen-frame having opposing frame members provided with inwardly-extending overlapping adjacent flanges between which screen material may be engaged, and means;

for adjusting the members to move the flanges thereof in parallel planes.

2. A frame comprising primary rail 111cm bers havlng inner clamping edges folded transversely, opposing ra1l members havlng 1111161 clamping edges correspondingly folded trans: versely and engaging said primary rails in the rear of the fold thereon, the screen material held between said adjacent folded edges, and,

clamping means connecting said rail members, substantially as described.

3. A frame comprising primary rail members having the inner clamping edges folded transversely, opposing rail members having both edges folded transversely and disposed. with one of the folded edges engaging said primary rails adjacent to the folded edges thereof and with the, other folded edges enw gaging the body portions of the primary rails,

screen material held between said adjacent,

folded edges, and clamping means connecting said rail members, .substantiallyasdescribed. 4:. A frame comprlsmg primary rail :mem-

bers overlapping at the ends and formed into a rectangular frame, each rail member having 1ts=1nnerl edge folded transversely, opposing rail members overlappingatthe ends and havmg their, edges reversely. folded l transversely and engaging said primary; rail .members With the ifoldedi edges. thereof jadj acent to thefolded edgesofi theprimarylrail members, .the screen material heldbetwjeenlsaid rail members, and

holding. means. connecting. said rail members at their ends, substantially asdeseribed. j,

5. A frame comprising primary rail members overlapping at the ends and formed into a rectangular frame, each rail member having its inneredge folded transversely, opposing rail members overlapping at the ends and having their edges reversely folded transversely and engaging said primary rail members with their folded edges adjacent to the folded edges ofthe primary rail members, thescreen material held between saidrail members, a plubers, the screen material held between said rail members, andholding meansconnecting said rail membersat their ends, substantially as described. j.

7 In a screen-frame, a primary rall member having. a centrallydisposed transverse,

aperture and with its inner edge folded trans:

versely and with its outer edge. folded into .alinement with the body of the rail, anopposing rail member having its edges folded trans versely and engaging said primary, member,

, the screen material held between saidrail members, a shield over said aperture and held in. position with one edge between said rail membersand the other edge supported by said fold- .ed edge of said primary rail member, substantially as described.

8. A frame comprlsing primary rail members havin g lnner clampmg edges folded transversely, opposing rail members having inner edges reversely folded transversely and engaging said primary rails, the screen material held between the adjacent folded edges, clamping-b'olts connecting said rail members at their crossing-points, loops connected to said bolts and extending therefrom, and holding-pins extending from the window-frame and detachably engaging said loops, substantially as described.

9. A frame comprising primary rail members having inner clamping edges folded transversely, opposing rail members having inner edges reversely folded transversely and engaging said, primary rails, the screen material held between the adjacent folded edges, clamping-bolts connecting said rail members at their crossing-points, spring-clips connected to said bolts, and stop-pins extending from the window-frame and yieldably engaged by said clips, substantially as described.

10. A frame comprising primary rail members having inner clamping edges folded transversely, opposing rail members having inner edges reversely folded transversely and engaging said primary rails, the screen material held between the adjacent folded edges, clamping-bolts connecting said rail members at their crossing-points, spring-clips formed of a single piece of wire bent to shape and with a loop at one end connected to said bolts and with a loop at the other end yieldably engaging a sto p-pin extending from the window-frame and with spring-coils between the looped ends, substantially as described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto aflixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

SIMON WREATON BENSON.

W'itnesses:

JOHN MCANDREWS, J. S. Moss. 

